2023 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Texas
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Theology & Religious Vocations School for You
With 1,774 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, theology and religious vocations is the #25 most popular major in Texas.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Texas ranking. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Texas to see which programs offered the best value experiences for theology and religious vocations students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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2023 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Texas
Check out the theology and religious vocations programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.
Top 10 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Houston Graduate School of Theology the best value school in Texas for theology and religious vocations students. Located in the city of Houston, Houston Graduate School of Theology is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Out of the 10 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Criswell College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Criswell College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Dallas.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Criswell College are $12,750 per year.
Full Theology & Religious Vocations at Criswell College Report
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means The King’s University is a great value for theology and religious vocations students. Located in the large suburb of Southlake, TKU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
TKU undergraduate students pay an average of $12,720 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Theology & Religious Vocations majors at TKU take out an average of $35,391 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Out of the 10 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Dallas Theological Seminary landed the # 4 spot on the list. DTS Dallas is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Dallas.
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Out of the 10 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Southwestern Assemblies of God University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Waxahachie, Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Southwestern Assemblies of God University undergraduate students pay an average of $17,404 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, theology and religious vocations graduates from Southwestern Assemblies of God University take out $28,917 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $291, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Houston Baptist University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Texas ranking. HBU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Houston.
HBU undergraduate students pay an average of $35,500 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
Hardin - Simmons University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value theology and religious vocations programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Abilene, Hardin - Simmons is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Hardin - Simmons undergraduate students pay an average of $31,686 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
With a ranking of #8, Dallas Baptist University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for theology and religious vocations students. Located in the large city of Dallas, DBU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at DBU are $33,620 per year. After completing their degree, theology and religious vocations graduates from DBU carry an average student debtload of $19,432.
Southern Methodist University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Texas list. Located in the large suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at SMU are $60,236 a year.
SMU did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Texas list.
Baylor University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Texas list. Located in the medium-sized city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Baylor are $50,232 per year.
In addition to its great value ranking, Baylor is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Texas list.
Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations Colleges in the Southwest Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 523 |
| New Mexico | 0 |
| Oklahoma | 340 |
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Majors Related to Theology & Religious Vocations
Theology & Religious Vocations Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 15,832 |
| Biblical Studies | 4,119 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 3,116 |
| Religious Education | 1,417 |
| Missionary Studies | 1,220 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 1,166 |
| Sacred Music | 554 |
| Religious Institution Administration and Law | 35 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 556,813 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 149,215 |
| English Language & Literature | 54,635 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 33,333 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 19,993 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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